Description: An edible oil derived from the nuts of a palm tree. Also used in products like candles and soap. Not considered very healthy because it so exceptionally high in saturated fats. Heating palm oil is believed to produce free radicals, which can accelerate the growth of cancer. There can potentially be some health benefits that are up for debate.

Rating: 3/10

Name: Papain

Description: An enzyme found in the papaya fruit. Widely used in the food industry as a meat tenderizer. Papain has been used in medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Papaya Juice

Description: Juice from the papaya fruit. Papaya contains an enzyme named papain, which is widely used in the food industry as a meat tenderizer. Has multiple health benefits, and a long history in medicine.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Papaya Puree

Description: Crushed papaya in a smooth, creamy texture. The papaya fruit contains an enzyme named papain, which is widely used in the food industry as a meat tenderizer. Has multiple health benefits, and a long history in medicine.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Paprika

Description: A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers or chili peppers. Has a vivid reddish, orange color. Known to have numerous health benefits, containing antioxidants and nutrients.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Paprika (Organic)

Description: Organic certified. A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers or chili peppers. Has a vivid reddish, orange color. Known to have numerous health benefits, containing antioxidants and nutrients.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Paprika Extractive

Description: A thick, sticky liquid extracted from dried and ground red peppers. Paprika is known to have many health benefits.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Paprika Oleoresin

Description: Also known as paprika extract. An oil soluble extract from the fruits of Indian red chillies. Used for flavor and food coloring.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Parmesan Cheese

Description: A hard, dry sharply flavored Italian cheese, usually grated. Generally considered to be healthy.

Description: Dehydrated (dried) parsley, which is a super healthy herb, and the world’s most popular. It’s a plant with small green leaves, where there are several varieties. High in Vitamin C and minerals.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Parsnips

Description: A root vegetable that closely resembles a carrot. Parsnips are very high on nutrients, fibres and vitamins.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Partially Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil

Description: Cottonseed oil combined with hydrogen which helps food from becoming rancid. The difference being partially hydrogenated, the texture is semi-solid like butter, instead of pure liquid form. Contains the unhealthy and controversial trans fatty acids.

Rating: 1/10

Name: Partially Hydrogenated Soy Oil

Description: Hydrolysis is a method of extraction that boils the soy protein in a vat of sulfuric acid. The difference being partially hydrogenated, the texture is semi-solid like butter, instead of pure liquid form. Hydrolyzation acts a flavor enhancer, and contains a fair amount of MSG. Known to be a highly processed food additive.

Rating: 1/10

Name: Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Description: Oil combined with hydrogen which helps food from becoming rancid. The difference being partially hydrogenated, the texture is semi-solid like butter, instead of pure liquid form. Contains the unhealthy and controversial trans fatty acids. Could be a variety of vegetable oil like canola, cottonseed or soybean.

Rating: 1/10

Name: Pear Juice Concentrate

Description: The fruit pears in a concentrated juice form. Pears are known to be very healthy, and contain many types of vitamins including vitamin C and K.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Pecans

Description: An edible nut that is similar to a walnut. Contains healthy fats that have cholesterol lowering benefits.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Pectin

Description: A water-soluble carbohydrate found in ripe fruits such as apple, plums, and grapefruit. Used in jams because it jells well. Generally considered to be healthy.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Pepper Blend

Description: A blend of peppers that include black pepper and white. The content could vary widely. Some people call black pepper the king os spices, which offer many health benefits.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Pepperoni Sasoning

Description: Could be any mixture of ingredients to resemble a pepperoni taste. The ingredients may, or may not be healthy.

Rating: 5/10

Name: Pho Spice Blend

Description: A mixture of spices intended to capture the pho flavor. The ingredients used can vary widely.

Description: A liquid substance usually comprised of water, salt, and vinegar (acetic acid), referred to as a brine. Gives cucuumbers (pickles) soaked in brine a salty taste. Can be a type of fermentation, which does offer some health benefits.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Pineapple

Description: The large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. Pineapple is super healthy, loaded with Vitamin C and manganese.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Pineapple Buffalo Sauce

Description: A pineapple based sauce that would likely be spicy. Any number of ingredients could be used, good or bag. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers. Pineapple is super healthy, loaded with Vitamin C and manganese.

Rating: 6/10

Name: Pineapple Juice

Description: Juice of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Pineapple Juice (dried)

Description: Dried juice of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Pineapple Juice Concentrate

Description: It starts as juice of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Then it goes through several processes, which could include adding sugar and preservatives. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Pineapple Juice Powder

Description: Juice in dried powder form of the large, fleshy pineapple fruit. Pineapple has an enzyme named bromelain which is very effective in tenderizing the meat by degrading the meat’s tough fibers.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Pineapple Juice Solids

Description: Pineappe juice in powdered form. Pineapples contain a natural enzyme named bromelain that acts as a meat tenderizer.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Pinot Noir

Description: Wine is known to be healthy if consumed in moderation. Pinot Noir contains a beneficial phytonutrient named resveratrol, which offers a wide variety of health benefits

Rating: 8/10

Name: Piquin Peppers

Description: Tiny, brilliantly red chili peppers that grow wild in Mexico. Almost 10 times hotter than a jalapeno, ranks 9-10 on the heat scale. Hot peppers are regarded as somewhat healthy to cleanse the body of toxins.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Plant Extractives

Description: The type of plant used can vary. Could possibly be an antioxidant. Not much information is available.

Rating: 5/10

Name: Plum Juice Concentrate

Description: Is plum juice, but all the water has been evaporated. If prepared properly, it can be healthy. Plums are known to be very healthy.

Description: Pork bones boiled in water. Contains many healthy minerals and fat. The quality of pork broth can vary.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Potassium

Description: A mineral found in food. Potassium serves as an electrolyte, and essential to function properly. Offers multiple health benefits, and should be regulated.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Potassium Chloride

Description: A white, colorless, crystalline substance that is a naturally occurring mineral. Quite often used in the manufacturing of fertilizers and mineral water. Also can be used as a medicine for people with a potassium deficiency. In food, it is generally a replacement for salt, and can act as a stabilizer or thickener.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Potassium Citrate

Description: A potassium salt of citric acid. Odorless crystals with saline taste, soluble in water. Often prescribed by doctors to treat kidney diseases. Beneficial to our body and an unusual ingredient for jerky.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Potassium Iodide

Description: A white crystalline compound used in photography and medicine. It is purposely added to table salt for people with iodide deficiencies. Potassium iodide can be used as an iodine supplement, but it is most often administered to people who have been exposed to high amounts of radiation. Use only on the advice of a public health official.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Potassium Sorbate

Description: Produced industrially by mixing sorbic acid with potassium hydroxide. Used a food preservative which inhibits mold. Considered to be safe if ingested in very small quantities. Can produce multiple negative health effects.

Rating: 2/10

Name: Potato Extract

Description: A highly concentrated extract from the vegetable potato containing proteins. Has a hig concentration of polyphenols, which are naturally occurring micronutrients in plants, and in this case potatoes. The quality can vary.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Potato Starch

Description: The starch extracted from a potato. It is a carbohydrate. Contains glucose, which is a type of sugar.

Rating: 4/10

Name: Prague Powder

Description: A term for a product containing salt and sodium nitrite already mixed together. In general, 94% salt and 6% sodium nitrite which is a high ratio of sodium nitrite. Often called a “cure“. Could be dyed pink.

Rating: 2/10

Name: Prime Rib Seasoning

Description: A mixture of ingredients that resemble the taste of beef prime rib. Could consist of both healthy or unhealthy ingredients.

Rating: 5/10

Name: Propylene Glycol

Description: A derivative of oil with a wide range of industrial uses. The proplene glycol used in food products is a lower grade, and considered healthy for consumption. I respectfully disagree, any oil product should not be fit for consumption, no matter how diluted it is. Kind of acts as an emulsifier, which binds foods together.

Rating: 1/10

Name: Purified Water

Description: A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid. A chemical compound referred as H20. Purified meaning the water was filtered, a very healthy way of drinking water.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Python

Description: Python meat is considered to be a good type of protein, plus low in fat. Also, a decent source of vitamins and minerals, especially calcium.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Rabbit

Description: Rabbit meat is very lean, and offers multiple health benefits. Similar to chicken but better.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Raisin Paste

Description: Generally just crushed, or pureed raisins mixed with water. Raisins are partially dried grapes, and known to be very healthy.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Raspberries

Description: An edible soft fruit that is related to the blackberry. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Offers multiple health benefits

Rating: 9/10

Name: Raspberry Jam

Description: Jam made with the healthy fruit raspberries. The ingredients used can vary. As a general rule, jam normally contains sugar.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Red 40

Description: An artificial red dye. It is a derivative of oil. Not considered to be healthy.

Rating: 1/10

Name: Red Pepper

Description: A spice used in cuisines across the world. Has a history of medicinal use. Generally comes from crushed red peppercorns. Believed to have multiple health benefits.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Red Pepper Powder

Description: A mature red fruit that is dehydrated (dried) and added to food to make it spicy. Can be a sweet pepper also. An excellent source of carotenoids, vitamins and sulfur containing compounds.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Red Peppers

Description: A mature, fresh red fruit that is added to food to make it spicy. Can be a sweet pepper also. An excellent source of carotenoids, vitamins and sulfur containing compounds.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Red Sugar Cane Syrup

Description: A thick syrup extracted from red sugar cane. One of the better sugar alternatives out there. Not healthy though.

Rating: 3/10

Name: Red Wine

Description: Fermented juice from dark colored grapes. Has an antioxidant named resveratrol that is believed to be healthy. Has other health benefits is consumed in moderation.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Red Wine Vinegar

Description: A liquid usually containing acetic acid, water, and red wine. The quality can vary widely. In general, considered to be a healthy product.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Red Wine Vinegar

Description: Vinegar made from red wine, normally has a strong taste. The type of wine used, and how long it was aged makes a large difference. Both red wine and vinegar have centuries old cure benefits, combining them together is even better.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Reduced Iron

Description: Finedy divided metallic iron prepared using a chemical process. The iron may be exposed to hydrogen for example. Not considered to be healthy, and potentially dangerous.

Rating: 2/10

Name: Refiners Syrup

Description: A thick syrup that is mainly sugar based. Considered to be a refined sugar. Sugar is well known to cause many health problems.

Rating: 3/10

Name: Refiner“s Molasses

Description: A thick syrup that is mainly sugar based. Considered to be a refined sugar. Sugar is well known to cause many health problems.

Rating: 4/10

Name: Reverse Osmosis Water

Description: Water that has been filtered. All chemicals and minerals are removed. Very healthy.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Riboflavin

Description: An essential yellow vitamin of the vitamin B complex. Found in milk, eggs, and green vegetables. Offers many health benefits.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Rice

Description: The starchy seeds or grain of an annual marsh grass cultivated as a source of food. There are many varieties of rice. Has multiple health benefits. For jerky, usually from a rice wine.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Rice Extract

Description: Fermenting rice with something. Can be used in the preserving, flavoring, and coloring of food. Some rice extracts are used in Chinese medicine.

Rating: 6/10

Name: Rice Starch

Description: A carbohydrate derived from rice. Typically converted to a sugar. Has some minor health benefits.

Rating: 4/10

Name: Rice Vinegar

Description: Vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine. Common in Asian cuisine. Has multiple health benefits such as having essential amino acids which fight free radicals.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Rice Vinegar (organic)

Description: Vinegar made from fermented rice or rice wine that is organically certified. Common in Asian cuisine. Has multiple health benefits such as having essential amino acids which fight free radicals.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Rice Vinegar Seasoned

Description: Rice vinegar mixed in with a variety of other ingredients such as salt and sugar. The seasoned mix may contain healthy and/or unhealthy ingredients. Rice vinegar is made from fermented rice or rice wine, and believed to be healthy for consumption.

Rating: 5/10

Name: Rice Wine

Description: An oriental cooking rice wine. Consuming wine in moderate quantities is considered to be healthy.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Roasted Chili Pepper

Description: A variety of dehydrated (dried) chili peppers, including seeds, and roasted. Medium heat intensity, not for everybody. A great source of vitamins and minerals. Known to flush toxins out the body, but should be eaten in moderation.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Roasted Garlic Pulp

Description: Garlic that is cooked. Garlic is a bulbous plant cultivated worldwide as a vegetable, part of the allium family (e.g. onion, leek, chives). Has a pungent taste and smell. Is both antibacterial and antiseptic. Known to be an adaptogen.

Rating: 9/10

Name: Rock Bottom Heirloom Moonshine

Description: A brand of moonshine from South Carolina. Made with corn mash as the main ingredient. Typically high proof with high alcohol levels. Should be consumed in small quantities.

Rating: 3/10

Name: Rock Salt

Description: Halite is another name. A type of salt in mineral form of sodium chloride. High in minerals and trace minerals. Has health benefits, but should be eaten in moderation.

Rating: 7/10

Name: Romanian Pepper

Description: A type of hot pepper that has a sweet flavor. Can be used in a wide variety of dishes. Healthy if eaten in moderation.

Rating: 8/10

Name: Rosemary

Description: An aromatic shrub from the mint family. It is loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, and been used medicinally for centuries.

Rating: 10/10

Name: Rum

Description: An alcoholic liquor distilled from fermented molasses or sugarcane. Rum does offer some health benefits, which include lowering blood pressure and relieving stress. It should only be consumed in moderation.

Rating: 6/10

P – R Jerky Ingredients was last modified: October 19/2018 by Jerky Ingredients